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31 1  N  U  T  E  S 


Pl'rsuant  to  a  resolution  adopted  at  its  last  annual  session, 
the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Synod  of  North  Carolina,  conven- 
ed in  St.  Paul's  Church,  Orange  County,  N.  C,  on  Friday, 
May  2d,  1845,  at  10  o'clock,  A.  M.  The  President,  Rev.  Wm. 
Artz,  preached  the  Synodical  sermon  from  John  10.  1 — 19. 

The  roll  was  then  called  by  the  Secretary,  and  the  absen- 
tees marked. 

ORDAINED   MINISTERS. 


Xiimes. 

Address. 

1  Rev. 

L  D.  SCHECK, 

China  Grove,  Eoxcnn  countij,  N.  C. 

2    - 

WM.  ARTZ, 

Holt's  Store,  Orange       " 

3     •' 

J.  B.  ANTHONY, 

Salisbury,  Rowan            " 

4     "• 

SAME.  ROTHROCK, 

Rockville,  Rowan 

f)     *■ 

E.  AREY, 

Cowansville,    " 

ti     " 

J.  CRIM,- 

Davie 

7     '■ 

WM.  G.  HARTER, 

Concord,  Cabarrus          " 

LICENTIATES. 

8  Rev 

.  .T.  GRIESON, 

Clapp's  P.  0.  Guilford,  " 

9    '•• 

A.  GRIMES  * 

Wilkesborough,  Wilkes  " 

10    " 

J.  SWICEGOOD,* 

Browntown,  Davidson    " 

11    " 

J.  A.  LINN, 

Rockville,  Rowan 

LAY.DELEGATES. 

1  Mr. 

DANIEL  BARRIER, 

From  Rev.  J.  D.  Scheck's  charge. 

2    '• 

HENRY  KEEM, 

mn.  Ariz's 

3    " 

DAVID  BARRINGER, 

J.  B.  Anthony's       " 

4     '■ 

PETER  BARGER, 

5'.  Rothrock's 

5    " 

HENRY  TROUTMAN, 

B.  Arey's 

6    " 

JACOB  WINECOFF. 

"           Wm.  G.  Hartcr's 

7    " 

DANIEL  WEAVER, 

"           J.  A.  Linns, 

•Absent. 


The  President  then  read  his  annual  report,  which,  on  mo- 
tion, was  accepted.     (See  appendix.) 

Synod  now  proceeded  to  the  election  of  officers  for  the  en- 
suing year,  which  resulted  as  follows  : 

Rev.  J.  D.  SCIIECK,  President. 
"     S.  ROTHROCK,  Secretary. 
D.  BARRINGER,  Esq.,  Treasurer. 

1.  Resolved,  That  the  reading  of  the  minutes  of  last  year 
be  dispensed  with,  and  that  they  be  referred  to  a  committee, 
to  examine  and  report  on  all  unfinished  business. 

Committee  ;— Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony,  and  D.  Barrier,  Esq. 

All  letters  and  documents  designed  for  Synod  were  now 
handed  in  and  distributed  among  the  following  committees  : 

COMMITTEES. 

On  papers  marked  1,  2,  3,  4,  5.— Rev.  G.  W.  Harter  and 
Jacob  Winecoff,  Esq. 

On  papers  marked  6,  7,  8.— Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony  and  D.  Bar- 
ringer,  Esq. 

On  papers  marked  9,  10.— Rev.  J.  A.  Linn  and  Mr.  Henry 

Reims. 

On  the  Minutes  of  the  Maryland  Synod,  Alleghany  Sy?wd, 
and  German  Ev.  Luth.  Ministerium  of  Pennsylvania.— Rev. 
Wm.  Artz  and  Mr.  Peter  Barger. 

On  the  Minutes  of  the  Virginia,  Frankean  and  Hartwick 
Synods. — Rev.  J.  A.  Linn  and  Mr.  D.  Weaver. 

On  the  Minutes  of  the  Synod  of  the  West,  and  Ev.  Luth. 
Ministerium  of  New  York. — Rev.  B.  Arey  and  Mr.  H.  Trout- 
man. 

The  Parochial  reports  were  now  handed  in  and  registered. 


PAROCHIAL   REPORTS. 


Bap 

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1 

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Rev.  J.  D.  Scheck,  -     -     - 

2 

59 

4 

41 

4    575 

25! 

1 

'     W.  Art/.,  -     -     -     - 

4 

35 

24 

160 

34| 

i 

'     J.  U.  Anthony,    -     - 

2 

18 

5 

40 

J 

209 

26'  3 

I   2 

22112 

0 

•     S.  Rothrock,  -     -     - 

2 

3G 

2 

70 

545 

25   3 

2 

t> 

'     B.  Arey,         -     -     - 

2 

25 

29 

12 

109 

4 

1 

•     W.  G.  Harter,     -     - 

3 

35 

1      33 

0 

330 

17 

1  1 

6 

401   :  1 

J.  Grieson,     -     -     - 

3 

1 

1 

"     J.  A.  Linn,          -     - 

2 

27 

8 

52 

3 

165 

26 

41 

Total,     -     -     -     -     1 

17 

238 

20 

289 

27 

2093 

158 

10 

4 

3  281152 

3   3 

2.  Resolved,  That  Synod  take  a  recess  for  one  hour. 
Closed  with  prayer  by  Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony. 

SECOND  SESSION. 

Friday,  2  o'clock,  P.  M. 
Synod  met  pursuant  to  adjournment. 
Prayer  by  Rev.  J.  A.  Linn. 

The  Treasurer  of  Synod  sent  in  his  report  on  the  state  of 
the  Treasury. 

3.  Resolved,  That  a  committee  be  appointed  to  examine, 
and  report  on  the  Treasurer's  accounts. 

Committee. — Rev.  Wm.  Artz  and  .1.  Winecoft',  Esq. 

The  subject  of  vacant  congregations  was  then  called  up, 

but  deferred  until  the  committee  on  letters  would  report. 

Contributions  for  Synod  were  now  called  for,  and  handed 

in  as  follows : 

CONTRIBUTIONS. 

From  Rev.  J.  D.  Scheeh's  charge, 
St.  John's  Church,         .         .         .         .      88  00 
Luther's  Chapel,         ....  4  00 12  00 


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From  Rev,  W.  Ariz's  charge. 

Shoemaker's  Church,  .  .  .  $i  85 
Low's  Church,  .....  56 
St.  Paul's  Church,         -         -         -         -         9  66 12  07 

From  Rev»  S.  Roihrock's  charge. 

Organ  Church,         ....  87  00 

St.  Stephen's  Church,         .         •         .  3  01^ 10  01^ 

From  Rev.  B.  Arey^s  charge. 

St.  Michael's  Church,         -         •         -  SI  75 

St.  Paul's  Church,         .         -         -         -         1  75 3  50 

From  Rev.  W.  G.  Harter's  charge. 

St.  James'  Church,  -  .  -  -  $3  00 
St.  Enoch's  Church,  -  .  .  .  1  90 
Bethel,         -         -         -         -         -         •         1  41i 6  3U 

From  Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony^s  charge. 

St.  John's  Church,  -  -  ...  87  00 
Union  Church,         .... 

From  Rev.  J.  A.  Linn^s  change 


St.  Paul's  Church, 
St.  Mathew's  Church, 


3  66^- 

—10  66i 

82  00 

1  50— 

3  50 

S5S  054 

4.  Resolved,  That  a  committee  be  appointed  to  take  charge 
of  these  contributions,  together  with  the  money  remaining  in 
the  Treasury,  pay  the  whole  over  to  the  Treasurer  elect, 
and  take  his  bond  for  the  same. 

Committee. — Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony,  and  Mr.  D.  Weaver. 

The  committee  appointed  to  have  the  Minutes  of  former 
sessions  of  this  Synod,  translated  from  the  German  into  Eng- 
lish language,  now  reported. 


Report  No.  i. 

The  committee  appointed  to  procure  a  translation  of  the  Minutes  of  former  Sy- 
nods recorded  in  the  German  language,  beg  leave  to  state  that  they  have  received  and 
would  now  present  to  Synod  the  translation,  made  by  Dr.  Ilazelius 

We  would  also  state,  the  Dr.  has  kindly  rendered  his  services  gratuitously 
Respectfully  submitted, 

WM.  ARTZ. 
Adopted.  WM.  G.  HARTER. 

5.  Kcsolra/,  That  the  Secretary  stitch  the  translated  Mi- 
nutes together,  and  bind  them  in  some  cheap  form  and  depo- 
site  them  in  the  Archives  of  Synod. 

H.  Resolved,  That  Synod  express  its  thanks  to  Rev.  Dr. 
Hazelius  for  his  services  so  kindly  rendered,  in  the  transla- 
tion of  the  Minutes  just  referred  to. 

7.  Resolved,  That  Synod  adjourn,  to  meet  at  9^  o'clock  to- 
morrow morning. 

Closed  with  singing  and  prayer  by  the  President. 
THIRD  SESSION. 

Saturday,  Mat/  3/y/,  9^  o'clock,  A.  M. 

Synod  met  pursuant  to  adjournment,  and  was  opened  with 
singing  and  prayer  by  the  President. 

The  Minutes  of  yesterday  were  read  and  approved. 

Rev.  Samuel  Sayford,  was  introduced  as  delegate  from  the 
Synod  of  South  Western  Virginia,  and  invited  to  a  seat  a- 
mong  us. 

The  report  of  the  Treasurer  of  Seminary  Fund  was  hand- 
ed in,  and  referred  to  a  committee  for  examination. 

Committee.—Rew.  J.  A.  Linn  and  D.  Barrier,  Esq. 

The  report  of  the  Treasurer  of  Centenary  Fund  was  also 
handed  in  and  referred  to  a  committee  for  examination. 

Committee. — Rev.  B.  Arey  and  H.  Troutman. 

The  committee,  appointed  to  examine  the  Minutes  of  last 
year,  reported. 


Report  No.  2. 

The  committee  to  whom  was  assigned  the  duty  of  examining  the  Minutes  of 
last  year,  have  had  the  same  under  consideration,  and  submit  the  following  as  theix 
report : — 

They  find  on  page  8th,  that  tw©  committees  were  created  the  nature  of  whose 
duties  were  such  as  to  produce  the  possibility  of  an  earlier  report  than  the  present 
meeting  of  Synod.  The  first  relates  to  the  collection  of  certain  books  bequeath- 
ed to  this  body  by  the  late  venerable  Stork  ;  and  the  second,  is  a  committee  to 
visit  vacant  and  destitute  congregations  in  Lincoln  and  Catawba  counties. 

On  page  16th  they  find  certain  resolution  with  respect  to  replenishing  our  Zion 
with  a  faithful  and  efficient  Ministry,  which  may  require  the  attention  of  this  body. 
Your  committee  is  further  of  opinion  that  a  report  from  our  delegate  to  the  South 
Carolina  Synod  will  be  desirable,  as  to  what  answer  that  body  returns  to  the  in- 
quiry in  the  last  resolution  in  the  above  Report.     (No.  11.) 

Again  :  Your  committee  is  of  opinion  that  the  Synod  will  be  pleased  to  leam 
from  our  delegate  to  the  Classis  of  the  German  Reformed  Church  in  this  State, 
what  action,  if  any,  was  had  by  said  body  on  the  articles  of  correspondence  adop- 
ted by  this  body  at  its  last  annual  session.     (See  Report  7th,  p.  11.) 

Your  committee  is  not  certified  of  any  other  unfinished  business,  nor  do  they 
feel  it  to  be  their  duty  to  make  any  special  recommendations  further  than  to  call 
the  attention  of  Synod  to  the  above  particulars. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

J.  B.  ANTHONY, 

Accepted.  DANIEL  BARRIER. 

The  several  items  in  the  above  report  vi^ere  then  taken  up 
and  considered. 

After  some  statements  by  the  committee  reierred  to  in  the 
first  item,  it  was, 

8.  Resolved,  That  a  committee  be  appointed  to  sell  or  pre- 
sent, at  their  discretion,  to  members  of  Synod,  the  books  re- 
ferred to. 

Committee :— -Rev.  J.  A.  Linn  and  Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony. 

The  committee  referred  to  in  the  second  item,  stated  that 
the  duty  assigned  them,  had  not  been  attended  to,  and  gave 
their  reasons  for  their  non-attendance  to  it. 

9.  Resolved,  That  the  committee  be  excused  for  the  reasons 
assigned. 

The  delegate  appointed  to  the  Synod  of  South  Carolina, 
stated,  that  he  did  not  attend,  for  the  reason,  that  said  Synod 


changed  its  time  of  meeting,  but  addressed  a  letter  to  said 
body. 

The  delegate  appointed  to  the  German  Reformed  Classis, 
stated,  that  he  did  not  attend,  inasmuch  as  the  time  interven- 
ing between  the  meeting  of  Classis  and  this  Synod,  was  too 
short  to  enable  him  so  to  do,  but  addressed  a  letter  to  said 
body. 

10.  Resolved,  That  the  delegate  to  the  Synod  of  South  Car- 
olina, and  the  delegate  to  the  German  Reformed  Classis,  be 
excused  for  the  reasons  assigned. 

The  attention  of  Synod  was  then  called  to  the  resolutions 
on  page  16,  of  the  minutes  of  last  year,  and  referred  to  by  the 
committee  in  their  report. 

After  sundry  statements  made, 

11.  Resolved,  That  Synod  has  heard  with  pleasure,  the 
statements  of  the  brethren,  to  carry  out  the  objects  of  those 
resolutions,  and  that  they  continue  their  efforts  in  future. 

The  delegate  to  the  Synod  of  South  Western  Virginia  re- 
ported. 

Report  No.  3. 

To  the  Synod  of  North  Carolina  : 

Your  delegate  to  the  last  convention  of  the  Western  Virginia  Synod  would  Ptatc, 
that  he  attended  to  the  duty  assigned  him  ;  and  was  received  with  fraternal  kind- 
ness by  the  brethem  composing  that  body. 

The  Rev.  Samuel  Sayford  was  appointed  as  their  corresponding  delegate  to  the 
present  meeting  of  our  Synod.     Wc  are  happy  to  see  that  brother  in  our  midst. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

Adopted.  WM.  G.  HARTER,  Del. 

The  committee  on  papers  numbered  1,  2,  3,  4  and  5,  re- 
ported. 

Report  No.  4. 

The  committee  appointed  to  report  upon  certain  papers  numbered  1,  2,  3,  4,  Sl 
5,  beg  leave  to  make  the  following  statement  : 

No.  1,  is  the  President's  annual  report,  in  which  we  find,  with  other  mattt'rs, 
two  recommendations.  In  regard  to  the  first,  your  committee  offer  the  following 
resolutions : 

Resolved,  That  the  Treasurer  be  authorised  to  pay  Rev.  P.  Kistler  the  sum  of 


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$50  for  his  Missionary  services  rendered  in  Catawba  county,  in  the  year  1S13. — 

In  reference  to  the  second  recommendation. 

Resolved,  That  the  sum  of  $359  be  paid  over  to  the  Rev.  Samuel  Sayford  ac- 
cording to  the  request  of  the  President  of  the  Western  Virginia  Synod,  it  being 
the  just  and  full  share  of  the  Seminaiy  funds  contributed  by  that  body. 

Lastly — We  recommend  that  the  brethren.  Rev.  J,  Crim  and  Rev.  A.  Grimes 
b»  excused  for  non-attendance  at  this  meeting  of  Synod. 

No.  2,  is  a  petition  from  a  large  number  of  the  members  of  Organ  Church,  de- 
siring this  Synod  to  hold  its  next  Annual  Meeting  at  that  Church.  We  refer  the 
consideration  of  this  petition  to  the  Synod,  when  the  election  shall  be  held  for  the 
place  of  our  next  meeting. 

No.  3,  is  a  similar  petition  from  the  Council  of  Union  Church.  Referred  as 
above. 

No.  4,  is  a  letter  addressed  to  this  body  by  the  Councils  of  Union  and  St.  John's 
churches,  under  the  pastoral  care  of  Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony,  stating  the  prospering 
condition  of  these  congregations — their  high  approbation  of  their  Pastor,  and  de- 
sire that  he  should  remain  among  them. 

No.  5,  is  a  letter  to  the  Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony  by  J.  M.  Smith,  expressing  a  de- 
sire that  he  should  visit  the  churches  in  Davidson  county.  He  also  requests  broth- 
er Anthony  to  lay  their  destitute  condition  before  Synod,  that  some  arrangement 
may  be  made  to  supply  them  with  the  preached  Word. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

WM.  G.  HARTER, 

Adopted.  JACOB  WINECOFF. 

The  sum  of  8359  00  was  then  paid  over  to  Rev.  Samuel 

Sayford,  according  to  the  second   resolution   in  the  above 
report. 

The  committee  on  papers,  G,  7,  and  8,  reported. 
Report  No.  5. 

The  committee  on  letters  numbered  6,  7,  &,  8,  beg  leave  to  submit  the  following 
as  their  report  : — 

No.  6,  is  a  communication  from  St.  Matthew's  Church,  Rowan  county,  N.  C, 
signed  by  the  Church  Council,  and  many  of  the  male  members  of  said  Church, 
•'xpressive  of  their  entire  satisfaction  with  the  ministerial  labors  of  their  present 
Pastor,  the  Rev.  J.  A.  Linn  ;  together  with  an  earnest  request  that  he  be  ordained 
10  the  Gospel  Ministry,  and  that  he  continue  to  labor  amongst  them. 

No.  8,  is  a  communication  signed  by  the  Council  of  St.  Paul's  Church,  Rowan 
county,  in  behalf  of  the  congregation,  of  similar  import. 

No.  7,  is  a  letter  signed  by  eleven  male  members  of  Luther's  Church,  praying 
this  body  to  re-admit  them  under  its  care,  as  a  congregation  ;  likewise  expressing 
their  satisfaction  with  the  labors  of  Rev.  J.  A.  I,4nn,  and  request  the  renewal  of 
his  license. 


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So  much  of  letter  No.  7,  as  relates  to  the  admist^ion  of  Luther?  Church  mio 
connection  with  this  Synod,  your  committee  reconmicnd  that  ihc  prayer  ot"  tj5« 
petitioners  be  granted  them. 

They  recommend  that  the  remaining  part  of  the  communication,  t.»);;'thi:r  vriih 
letters  No.  G  and  8,  be  referred  to  the  ronsidpration  of  the  Ministeiiujii. 

All  of  which  is  respectfully  subniittc  : 

J.  D.  ANTHONY, 

Adopted.  D.  BARRINGER. 

The  committee  on  papers,  9  and  10  reported. 
Report  No.  G. 

The  committer  appointed  to  examine  letters  No.  i)  and  10,  beg  leave  Ijo  Eiibmii 
the  following : 

No.  5, constitutes  a  petition  to  your  body,  from  St.  Paurs  church  Rowan  county, 
praying  that  your  body  hold  it-s  ne.xt  annual  Synodical  meeting,  at  ttaid  p!ac<.'.  W».* 
would  refer  said  j)etition  to  the  consideration  of  Synod,  at  the  tune  and  when  .-aid 
choice  is  to  be  made. 

No.  10,  is  a  communication  of  the  Treasurer  of  the  "Centenar>-  Fund,"'  Uoui 
^yhich  we  learn,  thai  he  has  in  possession  the  sum  of  $228  17^  cents,  the  interest 
of  which  he  sends  to  us  by  the  hand  of  the  Rev.  J.  D.  Beheck.  He  further  desire^ 
that  the  sum  or  sums  which  may  be  received  at  this  meeting  of  Synod,  intended 
for  the  "  Centenary  Fund;'  will  be  forwarded  to  hiui  by  Mr.  Scheck,  whose  recci;.: 
ibr  the  same  will  be  good. 

Respectfully  eubmitted, 

J.  A.  LINN. 

Adopted.  HENRY  KIM?:. 

THE  COMMITTEE,  TO  AUDIT   THE  ACCOUNTS   OF  THE  TREA- 
SURER OF  SYNOD,  REPORTED. 

Report  No.  7. 

NiRTH  C.^iROLiXA,  Cabarrus  county.  } 
May  1st.,  1845.       \ 
lohn  Shirapoch  in  account  with  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Synod  of  N.  Carolina : 
To  cash  remaining  in  the  Treasury  of  last  year,         -         -      3C8  51 
Contributions  received  at  last  Synod,     ....  41  ^0^ 


Total  amount, $110x11  J; 

Paid  out  as  per  receipts. 
7.  N.  Kurtz's  receipt  for  printiog  Minutes  of  1844,  -         -      ,$42  .38 

Balance  due  Synod  in  cash,        -         .        -  §67  9.? A 

Respectfully  submitted, 

JOHN  yniMPOCH,  Trcaeurf^r. 


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The  committee  appointed  to  audit  the  Treasurer's  account  would  report,  that 
•.hc\'  have  examined  and  found  it  correct. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

WM.  ARTZ, 
'^'"'^ntod.  JACOB  WINECOFF. 

Amount  of  Synodieal  Funds. 
In  hands  of  Treasurer  as  per  his  report,    -         -         -         .      ,^C7  93^ 
Contributions  at  the  present  meeting,  ...  53  ()5| 


Making  a  total  of, $125  99i 

12.  Resolved,  That  the  interest,  (813  G8)  sent  up  by  the 
Treasurer  of  the  Centenary  Fund,  in  the  event  the  commit- 
tee, to  whom  his  accounts  were  referred  for  examination,  re- 
port his  accounts  to  have  been  correctly  kept,  be  added  to  the 
principal  and  loaned  out  as  such. 

Rev.  W.  G.  Harter  now  informed  Synod  that  a  Record 
Book  was  needed,  and  that  he  had  purchased  one,  and  would 
!)ovv  present  it  to  Synod  for  its  reception.  The  book  was  then 
^'lid  on  the  table  and  examined. 

1.3.  Resolved,  That  the  book,  just  laid  on  the  table  by  bro- 
ther Harter,  be  received,  and  that  the  Treasurer  be  author- 
ized to  pay  him  three  dollars  for  the  same. 

Ordered,  That  the  Treasurer  pay  the  Secretary  of  Synod, 
$(y  62  postage,  freight,  &c. 

Ordered,  That  the  Treasurer  pay  Rev.  W.  G.  Harter  $S  15 
travelling  expenses  to  Synod  of  South  Western  Virginia  and 
postage. 

Oi'dered,  That  Treasurer  pay  Rev.  J.  D.  Scheck  25  cents 
postage. 


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20 

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$'22 

90 

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13 

A  call  was  now  made  for  the  contributions  to  the  Centen- 

ary  Fund. 

The  following  sums  were  then  paid  over  : 
From  St.  .John's  Church,  per  Rev.  J.  D.  Scheck,         S50  00 

•*     Bear  Creek  Church,  per  Rev.  W.  G.  Harter, 

"     Organ  Church,  per  Rev.  S.  Rothrock, 

»♦     M.  Barrier,  Esq.,  his  2nd  instalment, 

"     Mr.  S.  Neusman,  his  3rd         " 

«     Rev.  S.  Rothrock,  subscription  in  full. 
From  St,  Mathew's  Church,  per  Rev.  J.  A.  Linn, 

"     St,  Paul's  Church 

Total,  ^155  21} 

D.  Barringer,  Esq.,  also  paid  his  subscription  in  full,  amount- 
in-  to  820  00,  with  instructions  that  the  same  be  applied  to 
the  cause  ot  Foreign  Mis.sions  in  India,  under  the  direction  ot 
the  General  Synod. 

FIRST   COMMITTEE  ON  MINUTES  REPORTED. 
Report  No.  8, 

The  committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  examination  of  sundry  cop.es  of  rnin- 
uies  of  sister  Synods,  would  report  as  follows  :  German  Cvf  n- 

No.  1,  is  the  minutes  of  the  runety-sixth  annua  '"^^^""g  ^.\;^;^^^™\Y';^^ 
.elieal  Lutheran  Ministerium  of  Pennsylvan.a  and  adjacent  ^'^'^..J^'^^^ 
rorium  as  its  name  imports,  is  composed  of  ordained  mmis ters,  res  ding  in  ddit  rent 
State  It  whole  number  at  present,  is  55  and  two  candu  ates  tor  men,ber«h:p  _ 
l^'utislL:^  table  of  parochLl  repons  ^  ^^TV^^  831  tmlZ;';  ~ 
208  congregations  ;  5,170  baptisms  ;  2,2o8  -'^^J-^  fj^^^  ^I'Tot  ^a  mount 
1  770  deaths  -111  congregational  schools  ;   / 1  buncuy  fecnooit..        m 

onnfantsTiT  ;  of  Adults  105  ;  of  members  fully  adn.itted  to  the  co.nnnuu.      c 
he  Ghu  ch  by   h.  rite  of  confirmation,  648  ;  by  certilieate  60  ;  Pnyer-n  .v.-t.^^s 
4  ;  Sabhath'schools  49  ;  d.-aths  104.     The  amount  ^^  J^^-f^^^^^^'^  ^^ 
1-     I  'IV  ocrv   iq  S&4Q  HO  •  cents  for  education  purposes,  J^iyb  .<i  cents.      1 1"- 

:4n:d«!li;<.Td,une.^aLu!a,nee.i„,.a.M„ru„*ur,.h,Bca,o..a.oun.y,o^ 

j'ay  liefote  the  firfl  Sabbalh  in  October  next. 


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No.  3, 13  the  minutes  of  the  Man-land  Synod.  lis  officers  are  Rev.  S.  W.  Har- 
key,  President ;  F.  W.  Conrad,  Secretary  ;  J.  P.  Cline,  Treasurer.  Thirty  ministers 
are  iu  connection  with  this  body.  The  total  numbers  of  the  parochial  reports  are 
as  follows:  Congregations  62  ;  baptisms  of  Infiints  1067  ;  Adults  69;  received  in- 
to full  communion  by  confirmation  43.) ;  admitted  by  certificate  90  ;  communicants 
6,664  ;  deaths  228  ;  vSunday  schools  74  ;  teachers  engaged  in  them  946  ;  scholars 
5^5i)  ;  P.'-aycr-mectings  109  ;  contributions  to  the  cause  of  education  J§901  00  ; 
to  the  treasury  of  the  Synod  §97  30.  From  the  appendix  we  learn,  that  for  the 
purpose  of  enabling  them  *o  manage  with  convenience  their  fiscal  concerns,  and 
of  promoting  religion,  the  present  membere  of  this  Synod  and  their  successors,  are 
created  a  body  corporate  ;  subject  in  the  exercise  of  its  privileges,  by  laws  and  or- 
dinances to  civil  statutes,  and  provided,  that  said  corporation  do  not  at  any  time  hold 
or  possess  property,  real,  personal  or  mixed,  exceeding  in  total  value,  the  sum  of 
fif:v  thousand  dollars.  This  Synod  adjourned  to  meet  in  Washington  City,  D.  C, 
on  Tuesday  evening  before  the  3d  Sabbath  in  October  next. 

Tiiese  vast  and  rapidly  increasing  associations  of  Lutherans  are  employing  every 
available  instrumentality,  and  exerting  all  their  energies  in  promoting  the  interests 
of  education  and  of  missions,  and  imparling  to  a  dying  world  the  invaluable  bless- 
ings of  the  Gospel.  Verily  they  have  the  cause  of  the  Redeemer  at  heart,  and 
their  progress  is  onward — is  like  the  morning  light  which  shineth  brighter  and 
brighter,  even  unto  the  perfect  day.     Submitted  with  deference. 

WILLIAM  ARTZ, 
PETER  BARGER. 

14.  Resolved,  That  Synod  adjourn,  to  meet  at  9j  o'clock 
on  Monday  morning. 

C!o.sed  with  singing  and  prayer  by  Rev.  B.  Arey. 

A.f:er  an  intermission  of  half  an  hour,  the  members  of  Sy- 
nod and  congregation  assembled  in  the  church  for  divine  wor- 
ship,  A  sermon  was  preached  by  Rev.  S.  Sayford,  delegate 
from  the  vSynod  of  S.  W.  Va..  from  Math.  7 :  24—27,  and 
was  followed  by  Rev.  W.  G.  Harter  from  1  Cor.  15:3.  In 
the  evening,  at  early  candle-lighting,  as  well  as  on  the  pre- 
ceding evening,  divine  service  was  also  attended  to  in  the 
church. 

SABBATH  EXERCISES. 

The  religious  exercises  of  the  Sabbath  were  commenced 
with  a  sermon  by  Rev.  G.  Haltiwanger,  who  had  arrived  on 
the  preceding  afternoon  as  delegate  from  the  Synod  of  S.  C, 
from  ?i^umb.  10  :  29,  and  was  followed  by  Rev.  J.  D.  Scheck 
from  Acts  24  :  25.  After  a  short  intermission,  the  Sacrament 
of  the  Lord's  Supper  was  administered.  The  congregation 
wa.s  then  again  addressed  by  Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony  from  2  Pe. 


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1 :  10,  11,  and  was  followed  by  Rev.  W.  Artz,  who  preached 
a  funeral  sermon  from  Ps.  23  :  4,  by  special  request. 

At  candle-lighting,  another  sermon  was  preached  by  Rev. 
W.  G.  Harter  from  llom.  12  :  1.  Thus  ended  the  exercises 
of  the  Sabbath. 

FOURTH  SESSION. 

Monday,  May  bth,  9^  ocloch,  A.  IVI. 

Synod  met  pursuant  to  adjournment,  and  was  opened  with 
singing  and  prayer  by  the  President. 

The  Minutes  of  Saturday  were  read  and  approved. 

Rev.  Mr.  Welkor  was  introduced  as  corresponding  dele- 
gate from  the  Classis  of  the  German  Reformed  Church,  and 

invited  to  a  seat.  *u    ^,. 

Rev  G  Haltiwanger,  corresponding  delegate  from  the  b>. 
nod  of  South  Carolina,  was  introduced  to  Synod  and  invited 

to  a  seat  among  us.  •  .     i        i 

Rev.  Mr.  Stayly,  of  the  Christian  Church,  was  introduced 
and  admitted  as  advisary  member. 

SECOND  COMMITTEE  ON  MINUTES  REPORTED. 
Rejyort  No.  9. 

The  commiuee  into  wl.se  hands  the  -^;;- ^^J^  ^i;;^^,^?:,  l^l^^^ 
York.on  the  iGth of  September  1843^     rie^^^^^^^  j,^^.^^^ 

absentees, most  of  whom  were  excused.  p^„,„„„^ons  35;  Baptisms  of  In- 

The  parochial  reports  stand  as  "^^  .....^"^'f^?:    1,,;,  •,„A847  ;    Sun.lay 
473;  aduUs  M  ;""«"'"■'''•'- 'X'"'   I,  o„  !  burials  IIH  ;  coll^^^^^^ 
t:t:!i  l>^.'"Ttt;::h;e:?o™p^nrSc.Ie  d....n.  bodU-s  a,,.a.  to  ..  d.i- 


la 

gently  engaged  in  their  Master's  cause,  and  encouraging  and  pustaining  all  the  be- 
nevolent operations  of  the  day.     All  of  which  is  respectfully  submitted. 

BENJAMIN  AREY, 
HENRY  TROUTMAN. 

The  committee  on  the  accounts  of  the  Treasurer  of  Cen- 
tenary Fund,  reported. 

Report  No.  10. 

Henry  Miller  in  account  with  the  Evangelical  Luth.  Synod  of  North 
Carolina,  .....  Dr. 

Received  at  the  meeting  of  Synod  held  at  Luther  Chapel, 

September,  1842,  .  .  -         .        $21  52| 

"         held  at  Sandy  Creek,  -         .         -  31  90 

"         held  at  Concord  in  May,  1844,  .         .         174  75 


$228  17^ 
Interest  on  the  above  from  May  3rd,  1844,  to  May  3rd,  1845, 
S13  68.  Respectfully  submitted, 

HENRY  MILLER,  Treasurer, 
The  Committee  whose  duty  it  was  made  to  audit  the  accounts  of 
the  Treasurer  of  the  Centenary  Fund,  beg  leave  to  state,  that  they 
have  attended  to  said  duty  and  find  it  correct. 
Adopted.  Respectfully  submitted, 

BENJAMIN  AREY, 
HENRY  TR0UT3IAN. 

AMOUNT  OF   CENTENARY  FUNDS. 

In  hands  of  Treasurer  as  per  his  report,  $228  17^ 

Interest  as  per  resolution  of  Synod,  13  68 

Contributions  at  the  present  meeting,  155  21^ 

Total  amount,  $397  06;^ 

A  letter  from  the  Rev.  Dr.  Hazclius,  together  with  the 
Minutes  of  the  South  Carolina  Synod,  were  now  laid  on  the 
table  by  brother  Haiti wanger. 

15.  Resolved,  That  the  letter  just  received  from  Dr.  Haze- 
lius  be  read. 

16.  Resolved,  That  the  Synod  has  heard  with  pleasure  the 
letter  from  Dr.  Hazelius,  and  that  a  committee  be  appointed 


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to  examine  the  plan  of  three  years  study  referred  to  in  the 
letter,  and  the  Minutes  of  S.  C.  Synod,  and  report  as  early  as 
possible. 

Committee— Re\.  W.  G.  Harter,  Rev.  W.  Artz  and  Mr.  P. 
Barger. 

Mr.  L.  C.  Groseclose,  a  student  of  Pennsylvania  College, 
was  introduced  and  received  as  advisary  member. 

The  committee  on  the  accounts  of  the  Treasurer  of  Semi- 
nary Fund,  reported. 

Report  No.  11. 

The  committee  appointed  to  examine  the  report  of  the  Treasurer 
of  Seminary  Fund,  beg  leave  to  submit  the  following  : 

That  they  have  examined  said  report  and  found  it  to  be  correct. — 
The  Treasurer  holds  a  note  on  Dawalt  Lentz,  dec'd  for  $237  00 

Interest  on  the  above  from  September  33d,  1844,  to 
23d  April,  1S45,  collected,  $36  60 

Loaned  out  January  14th,  1845,  -  -  -  $500  00 
Loaned  out  April  15th,  1845,  -  •  -  -  190  00 
Cash  on  hand, 363  00 


Aggregate  amount,  $1326  60 

On  the  last  two  loans  no  interest  has  been  collected,  inasmuch  as 
the  money  has  been  hut  recently  loaned  out. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

JOSEPH  A.  LINiX, 
Adopted.  DANIEL  WEAVER. 

17.  Resolved,  That  the  interest,  ($36  QQ)  which  has  been 
sent  up  by  the  Treasurer  of  Seminary  Fund,  be  paid  to  the 
delegate  from  the  South  Carolina  Synod,  to  be  paid  by  him 
to  the  Treasurer  of  the  Lexington  Seminary. 

AMOUNT  OF  SEML\ARY  FUxND. 

Aggregate  amount  as  per  Report  of  committee,  $1326  60 

Interest  paid  delegate  from  S.  C,  as  per  order 

of  Synod, $36  00 

A.mount  paid  delegate  from  S.  W.  Va.,  as  per 

order  of  Synod,         ....      :^')0  00  395  63 


Amount  of  Standing  Fund,  $031  Ot; 


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Report  No,  12.  ^**^ft^5r 

The  committee  appointed  to  receive  the  money  intended  for  the 
Synodical  Treasury,  and  to  pay  the  same  to  the  Treasurer  and  take 
his  bond,  have  discharged  that  duty. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

J.  B.  ANTHONY, 
Adopted.  DAN'L.  WEAVER. 

THIRD  COMMITTEE  ON  MINUTES  REPORTED. 

Report  No.  13. 

The  committee  appointed  to  examine  the  minutes  of  Sister  Synods, 
beg  to  leave  submit  the  following  : 

Document  No.  1,  are  the  minutes  of  the  Evangelical  Lutheran  Sy- 
nod of  Virginia.  This  Synod  held  its  fourteenth  annual  session  in 
Winchester,  Va.,  May  11th— 16th,  1844.  This  Synod  is  com- 
posed of  14  ordained  ministers  and  four  licentiates.  The  officers  of 
Synod  are.  Rev.  J.  B.  Davis,  President ;  Rev.  L.  Eichelbarger,  Sec.  ; 
R.ev.  T.  Miller,  Treasurer. 

The  parochial  reports  present  the  following  facts  :  Number  of  con- 
gregations 39  ;  baptisms,  of  Infants  161  and  Adults  98,  total  282  ; 
confirmed  300  ;  admitted  12  ;  communicants  2263  ;  Sabbath  schools 
20;  teachers  40;  children  200;  Prayer-meetings  43  ;  contributions 
to  the  Synodical  fund  $57  05.  The  sum  of  $117  00  was  subscrib- 
ed for  education  purposes. 

No  2,  are  the  minutes  of  the  fourteenth  annual  session  of  the  Hart- 
wick  Synod  of  the  Evan,  Luth,  Church  in  the  State  of  New  York, 
heki  in  Dansville,  on  the  first  and  following  days  of  June,  1844. — 
This  Synod  is  composed  of  15  ordained  ministers.  The  officers  of 
iSynod  are.  Rev.  Thomas  Lape,  President ;  Wm.  N.  Sholl,  Secre- 
tary  ;  Martin  J,  Stover,  Treasurer.  The  parochial  returns  give  20 
congregations  ;  baptisms,  Intants  170,  Adults  29  ;  confirmed  161 ; 
admitted  17  ;  communicants  2851  ;  Prayer-meetings  24  ;  Sabbath 
schools  15  ;  teachers  50  ;  scholars  427  ;  contributions  to  Synodical 
fund  $19  45  ;  Missionary  and  Education  $15  75. 

No.  3,  are  the  minutes  of  the  seventh  annual  session  of  the  Fran- 
ckean  Evan.  Luth.  Synod,  convened  at  Parisville,  Oswego  co.  N.  Y., 
June  6th,  1844. 

The  Synod  is  composed  of  18  bishops  ;  10  licentiates  ;  preachers 
1.  The  officers  are  as  follows  :  Bishop  John  D.  Lawyer,  President ; 
Bishop  N.  Van  Alsteine,  Sec. ;  Bishop  B.  Diefendorf,  Treasurer. — 
The  parochial  reports  give  the  following  statistics  :  Number  of  con- 
gregations 40  ;  Baptisms,  Infants  140  ;  Adults  87  ;  confirmed  224  ; 
admitted  2G  ;  Prayer-meetings  48. 

Your  committee  are  happy  to  learn  that  these  different  bodies  are 


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manifesting  zeal  in  the  great  cause  of  human  salvation.  We  have 
found  nothing  of  special  importance,  except  that  the  "  Colporteur 
System,"  has  been  highly  recommended.  Wo  would  refer  this  8ub> 
ject  to  the  consideration  of  Synod. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

J.  A.  LINN, 
Adopted.  DAN'L  WEAVER. 

18.  Resolved,  That  the  consideration  of  the  subject  of  Col- 
portage,  referred  to  by  the  committee,  be  deferred  until  the 
next  meeting  of  Synod. 

19.  Resolved,  That  the  Secretary  take  charge  of  the  bondfi 
belonging  to  Synod. 

Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony  in  the  Chair.  The  subject  of  a  revi- 
sion of  the  Constitution  was  then  brought  up  and  considered. 

20  Resolved,  That  a  committee  of  three  ordained  minister?; 
and  three  laymen  be  appointed  to  propose  a  revision  of  the 
Constitution,  and  report  at  next  meeting  of  Synod. 

Committee, — Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony,  Rev.  W.  G.  Hartcr,  Rev. 
S.  Rothrock,  D.  Barringer,  Esq.,  J.  Winecoff,  Esq.,  and  Mr. 
P.  Barger. 

21.  Resolved,  That  the  President  be  added  to  the  above 
committee. 

22.  Resolved,  That  the  President  be  also  added  to  the  com- 
mittee -created  by  the  8th  Resolution  of  this  meeting  of  Synod. 

Synod  th-en  adjourned,  to  meet  again  after  the  mectin^^  of 
the  Missionary  and  Education  Society. 
Closed  with  prayer  by  Rev.  Mr.  Welker, 

FIFTH  SESSION. 

Monday,  4  o'clock,  P.  M- 
Synod  was  called  to  order  and  proceeded  to  business. 
An  election  was  then  entered  into  for  the  place  of  the  next 
annual  meeting  of  Synod.  Invitations  were  given  from  Qr- 
gan,  Union,  and  St.  Paul's  Churches,  in  Rowan  County.  On 
counting  the  votes,  it  appeared  that  Union  Church  had  a  ma- 
jority. The  next  annual  meeting  of  Synod  will  therefore  t»c 
in  said  Church. 


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23.  Resolved,  That  Rev.  B.  Arey  be  excused  from  further 
attendance  at  this  meeting,  and  that  his  delegate  be  excused 
for  the  remainder  oi  the  day. 

24.  Resolved,  That  a  committee  be  appointed  to  dedicate 
St.  Matthew's  Church,  Rowan  county,  at  such  time  as  said 
committee  may  agree  upon,  and  that  due  notice  of  the  time 
be  given  to  the  congregation. 

Coinmittee. — Rev.  J.  D.  Scheck,  Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony  and 
Rev.  S.  Rothrock. 

A  letter  from  Rev.  Dr.  Muller,  Washington  City,  D.  C,  so- 
liciting aid  in  behalf  of  his  congregation,  was  brought  to  the 
notice  of  Synod  by  Rev.  W.  G.  Harter. 

25.  Resolved,  That  each  minister  belonging  to  this  Synods 
be  requested  to  lay  the  subject  of  the  above  letter,  before  his 
congregations,  and  forward  to  Dr.  Muller,  such  contributions 
as  he  may  be  able  to  obtain  for  the  object  specified. 

COMMITTEE  ON  MINUTES  S.  C.  SYNOD  REPORTED. 

Report  No.  14. 

The  committee  appointed  to  report  upon  the  minutes  of  the  Synod 
of  S.  Carolina,  and  also  upon  the  course  of  studies  prescribed  by  the 
Ministerium,  to  those  who  desire  to  enter  the  Gospel  Ministry,  but 
are  unable  to  take  a  regular  course  in  the  Theological  Seminary,  beg 
leave  to  state,  that  they  have  examined  said  plan,  and  submit  its  prin- 
cipal outlines  : 

1.  The  time  of  study  prescribed,  is  three  years.  For  the  first  year, 
the  student  is  required  to  study  the  historical  part  of  the  Old  Testa- 
ment, and  to  acquaint  himself  with  the  principal  doctrines  contained 
in  the  Gospels  of  Matthew,  Mark  and  Luke  ;  and  to  present  a  sketch 
of  these  doctrines  to  the  examining  committee. 

The  second  year's  course,  is  a  continuation  of  that  of  the  first  year, 
and  also  to  make  himself  acquained  with  Jewish  Antiquities  and 
Church  History. 

For  the  third  year,  the  student  is  to  study  the  prophetic  writings 
with  reference  to  Home,  4th  vol.,  pp.  137—210.  In  the  New  Tes- 
tament, the  Epistles  of  the  Apostles  and  Pastoral  Theology,  (Miller's 
Letters.) 

Such  students  as  are  thus  engaged,  have  all  the  privilege*  enjoyed 
by  regular  students. 


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The  parochial  reports  of  this  body  show  that  those  brethren  are 
zealously  engaged  in  the  cause  of  Christ.  They  have  turned  special 
attention  to  the  colored  population  within  the  bounds  of  their  respec- 
live  charges,  and  have  succeeded  in  gathering  a  goodly  number  into 
the  Church.  They  report  churches  3G  ;  total  number  of  baptisms, 
both  colored  and  white  409  ;  members  received,  white  29H  ;  colored 
lo-j  ;  communicants  2882  ;  Sabbath  schools  21  ;  teachers  94  ; — 
scholars  616  ;  charitable  societies  T)  ;  burials  152. 

The  number  of  Ministers  connected  with  this  Synod  are,  ordained 
26  ;  licentiates  .3  ;  students  under  the  direction  of  Synod  7.  May 
the  Lord  prosper  these  brethren  in  their  zealous  exertions  to  promote 
the  Redeemer's  Kingdom.  Respectfully  submitted. 

Adopted.  WILLIAM  G.  HARTEK, 

WILLIAM  ARTZ. 

26.  Resolved,  That  we  approve  o^  the  plan  of  a  course  of 
study,  as  recommended  in  the  Minutes  of  the  South  Carolina 
Synod,  for  such  persons  as  are  unable  to  take  a  regular  course 
in  the  Theological  Seminary. 

27.  Resolved,  That  when  this  Synod  adjourns,  it  stand  ad- 
journed, to  meet  again  on  Friday  before  the  1st  Sunday  in 
Maj',  1846,  at  10  o'clock,  A.  M.,  at  the  place  already  agreed 
upon. 

28.  Rcsoloed,  That  the  ministers  henceforth  report  to  Syn- 
od, the  number  of  members  deceased  in  their  respective 
charges. 

The  election  of  Delegates  was  then  entered  into,  which 
resulted  as  follows: 

To  South  Carolina  Synod. — Rev.  W.  G.  Harter. 

To  SouUi-W ester n  Virginia  Synod. — Rev.  W.  Artz. 

•29.  Resolved,  That  800  copies  of  the  Minutes  of  the  pres- 
ent meeting  of  Synod  be  printed — that  the  Secretary  super- 
intend the  printing  and  distribution  of  them,  and  that  five 
copies  be  sent  to  each  sister  Synod  in  the  United  States. 

30.  Resolved,  That  in  relation  to  Special  Conferences,  the 
same  arrangement  obtain  this  year,  which  obtained  last  year. 

31.  Resolved,  That  the  Pastor  loci  be  requested  to  commu- 
nicate from  the  pulpit,  on  some  suitable  occasion,  to  our  friends 
and  brethren  in  this  neighborhood  our  unfeigned  thanks  for 
their  hospitality,  and  the  unremitted  care  and  attention  which 


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they  have  manifested  for  our  comfort,  during  our  stay  in  their 
midst. 

The  minutes  of  this  day's  proceedings  were  then  read  and 
approved. 

Synod  having  now  disposed  of  all  the  business  before  it, 
therefore, 

32.  Resolved,  That  we  now  adjourn. 

Closed  with  prayer  by  the  President. 

SAMUEL  ROTHROCK, 

Secretary  of  Synod. 

MINISTERIAL   SESSION. 

Monday,  May  5tk,  8  o'clock,  P.  M. 
The  Ministerium  met  and  was  opened  with  prayer  by  Rev. 
W.  Artz. 

The  subject  of  Ordination,  which  had  been  referred  to 
the  Ministerium,  was  then  taken  up  and  considered. 

Br.  Linn  then  handed  in  a  written  sermon,  and  a  journal 
of  his  labors  during  the  past  year. 

After  an  examination  of  the  above  sermon  and  journal,  and 
mutual  conversation  on  the  subject, 

1.  Resolved,  That  a  committee  be  appointed  to  examine 
Br.  Linn,  and  in  the  event  that  his  examination  prove  satis- 
factory, he  be  ordained  in  his  own  church,  at  such  time  and 
place  as  he  may  designate. 

Committee.— Rev.  J.  D.  Scheck,  Rev.  J.  B.  Anthony,  Rev. 
S.  Rothrock,  and  Rev.  W.  G.  Harter. 

The  case  of  John  T.  Tabler,  whom  the  President  had  re- 
stored to  the  Ministry  in  the  course  of  the  past  year,  was  then 
taken  up  and  considered. 

After  mature  deliberation  on  the  subject,  the  following 
preamble  and  resolution  were  adopted : 

In  view  of  all  the  facts  in  relation  to  the  case  of  John  T. 
Tabler, 


2.  Resolved,  That  the  Ministerium  cannot  confirm  the  ac- 
tion of  the  President  in  the  restoration  of  the  said  Tabler  to 
the  Gospel  Ministry,  and  that  the  letters  of  restoration  for- 
warded to  hinn  by  the  President,  are  hereby  revoked. 

3.  Resolved,  That  a  copy  of  the  above  resolution  be  for- 
warded to  Mr.  John  T.  Tabler  by  the  Secretary  as  early  as 
convenient. 

4.  Resolved,  That  this  Ministerium  now  adjourn. 
Closed  with  prayer  by  Rev.  G.  Haltiwanger. 

SAMUEL  ROTHROCK, 
Secretary  of  Ministerium, 


APPENDIX. 

(A.) 

PRESIDENT'S    ANNUAL    REPORT. 

Beloved  Brethren  :  Grace,  mercy  and  peace  be  multiplied  unto  you  from  God 
"he  Father  and  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  to  whom  with  the  Spirit  of  all  Grace,  be 
slory,  and  honor,  and  thanksgiving,  and  praise,  as  it  was,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be.     Amen. 

Through  the  all-gracious  kindness  and  care  of  an  unceasing  Providence,  we 
have  been  safely  brought  through  the  varied  scenes  and  dangers  of  another  Synod- 
ical  year.  Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord  our  God,  that  we  have,  each  one  of 
us  been  preserved  among  the  living  amidst  the  fell  ravages  of  disease  and  death 
on  every  hand,  and  permitted  once  again  to  greet  each  other  in  our  Father's  House  ; 
to  convene  as  an  ecclesiastical  body  ;  a  society  of  Christians  to  unite  our  prayers 
and  intercessions  at  a  throne  of  grace  in  behalf  of  Zion  and  of  a  dying  world,  and 
to  devise  and  deliberate  upon  suitable  ways  and  means  to  promote  the  cause  which 
is  dear  to  us  ;  the  declarative  glory  of  the  Divine  Redeemer  in  the  edification  of 
his  followers  and  the  salvation  of  perishing  sinners.  The  poet,  when  he  would  fill 
our  minds  with  an  idea  of  the  magnitude  of  the  work  in  which  we  are  engaged 
says  with  truth — 

"  'Tis  not  a  cause  of  small  import 

The  Pastor's  care  demands  ; 

But  what  might  fill  an  angel's  heart, 

And  filled  a  Saviours  hands. 

They  watch  for  souls,  for  which  the  Lord 

Did  heavenly  bliss  forego  ; 

For  souls  which  must  forever  live 

In  raptures,  or  in  woe."  Luth.  Hymns,  567. 

May  God  help  us  to  watch  as  those  whom  he  has  set  as  watchmen  on  the  walls 
of  Zion,  and  as  "  those  who  must  give  an  account  that  they  may  do  it  with  joy  and 
not  with  grief" 

The  Constitution  by  which  we  are  governed  as  an  Ecclesiastical  body  makes  ii 
the  duty  of  the  Presiding  Officer  to  hand  in  annually  to  Synod  a  written  report  of 
his  official  transactions.    I  would  therefore,  in  obedience  to  its  requisition  present 


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you  ihe  lolkwing  detailed  account  of  evcnu;  wiikh  have  transpired  wiihin  our 
bounds  sinoc  wc  last  met  in  Synodical  convention. 

In  conformity  to  a  resolution  of  the  first  session  of  the  Mini.«terium,  found  on 
page  21  of  the  printed  minutes  of  last  year,  I  addressed  a  letter  of  enquiry  on  the 
subjects  mentioned  in  said  resolution,  and  also  of  invitation  to  attend  the  present 
meeting  of  Synod  to  the  Rev.  Adam  Grimes,  of  Wilkes  county.  His  reply  con- 
tains the  following  paniculars  :  First,  an  unequivocal  disavowal  of  his  ever  hav- 
ing the  least  intention,  or  inclination  to  secede  from  his  connection  with  the  Evan- 
gelical Lutheran  Church  and  Synod  of  North  Carolina.  Secondly,  an  apology  for 
his  absence  from  former  meetings  of  this  Synod  and  from  the  present  meeting  lor 
want  of  sufficient  means  lo  enable  him  to  attend.  Thirdly,  an  earnest  Yequest, 
that  the  brethren  would  excuse  his  ommissions  for  the  reason  assigned.  And  last- 
ly, he  implores  the  blessing  of  Almighty  God  upon  the  deliberations  of  our  present 
meeting. 

\greeablv  to  the  instructions  given  me  during  the  second  session  of  the  Mims- 
terium,  concernmg  the  restoration  of  Mr.  John  T.  Tabler,  to  ihe  Gospel  ministry'. 
I  commenced  an  epistolary  correspondence  wuh  the  gentlemen  reromniencied.- 
Having  received,  in  a  joint  letter  from  them,  favorable  testimony  to  his  moral  and 
ohri.tian  character  and  deportment,  I  accordingly  forwarded  to  him  letter*  of  ple- 
nary restoration  to  the  membership  and  ministry  cf  the  Evangelieal  Lutheran 
'Ohurch  under  the  jurisdiction  of  this  Synod. 

I  addressed  several  letters  and  forwarded  a  copy  of  our  Minutes  of  last  year  to 
the  Rev.  Paul  Kistler,  requesting  him  to  claim  for  himself,  or  to  make  some  dis- 
position of  the  sum  of  fifty  dollars  which  was  promised. by  Synod  to  the  Minister 
who  should  preach  for  the  term  of  one  year  to  our  destitute  people  of  Lincoln 
county,  but  have  received  no  answer.  I  would  recommend,  that  Synod,  by  the 
passage  of  a  resolution,  authorize  the  Treasurer  to  pay  to  Brc.  Kistler  the  above 
sum  as  his  just  due,  he  having  performed  the  work. 

Recently  I  received  a  communication  from  the  Rev.  Jacob  Scherer.  President 
of  the  Western  Virginia  Synod,  and  chairman  of  a  committee  appointed  on  the 
part  of  the  same,  for  the  purpose  of  conferring  with  this  Synod  on  the  subject  ot 
a  division  of  the  funded  capita!  of  our  Seminary  Treasury,  and  of  receiving  the 
proportion  or  share  contributed  by  that  Synod,  the  amount  of  which,  according  to 
ihe'statement  of  the  committee  in  a  letter  received  in  the  month  of  June,  and  also 
according  to  the  statement  of  our  Secretary,  is  $3.59  00.  P-ro.  Scherer  s  desire 
and  urgent  request  is,  (hat,  if  at  all  convenient,  the  money  be  paid  over  into  the 
hands  of  the  Rev.  Samuel  Sayford,  the  Western  Virginia  Synods  Delegate  to  tnc 
present  meeting  of  this  body.  "  Funds,'  he  says,  "  are  greatly  needed  to  aid  some 
promismg,  indigent  young  men  at  the  Institute  m  Augusta  county,  who  must  eith- 
er have  aid  or  relinquish  their  studies."  I  would  recommend,  that  the  full  amount 
of  the  share  contributed  by  our  brethren  of  Western  Virginia  to  our  Seminary 
fund,  or  such  part  of  it  as  may  be  collected  and  be  a:  the  disr.osal  of  the  Synod  at 
.ts  present  meeting,  be  paid  over  to  the  Rev.  Samuel  Sayford. 
Bro.  J.  B.  Anthony,  who  was  received  into  full  connection  with  our  Church  and 


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Mmiatry  at  i^  last  meeting  at  Concord,  waa  unanimoualy  chosen  Paptor  of  St 
John's  Church,  Salisbury,  and  also  of  Union  Church,  vacated  by  the  resignation  of 
bro.  Rothrock.  In  his  connection  with  us  and  in  his  interesting  pastorate,  labour- 
ing indefatigably  in  the  cause  of  God  and  for  the  welfare  of  souls,  I  arn  happy  to 
state  that  he  enjoys  manifest  tokens  of  the  Divine  approbation  and  commands  the 
respect  of  all  denominations  of  Chrstiains  around  him,  and  of  his  fellow-citixens 
generally. 

Bro.  J.  A.  Linn  who  was  licensed  to  preach  the  Gospel  at  our  last  meeting  ha? 
accepted  the  pastoral  charge  of  St.  Paul's  and  St.  Matthew's  churches,  m  Rowan 
countj'.  He  is  actively  and  successfully  engaged  in  the  work  of  the  Lord.  With 
regard  to  St.  Paul's  church,  he  says  ;  "  My  brightest  anticipation  here,  is  that,  if  a 
large  fold  cannot  be  collected,  it  will  be  one  of  true  experimental  godlinees." — 
With  regard  to  St.  Matthew's  church,  he  says :  "  Since  I  have  commenced  labor- 
ing here,  thirty-three  have  been  added  to  the  Church  by  the  rite  of  Confinnation . 
A  regular  prayer-meeting  has  been  established,  which  is  carried  on  by  the  mem- 
bers themselves  with  becoming  propriety  and  zeal.  I  have  already  felt  the  blessed 
in9uence  of  such  an  institution  not  only  among  themselves,  but  even  in  all  my 
ministrations  to  them.  I  feel  an  assurance  that  my  labours  among  my  two  little 
flocks  have  not  been  in  vain."  In  addition  to  the  above  labours,  bro.  Linn  preach- 
es monthly  on  week  days  at  "  Luther's,  alias  Lentz's  Church,"  in  the  S.  E.  of 
Rowan  county.  He  says  :  '•'  the  prospect  of  building  up  a  congregation  here  is  en- 
couraging. The  field  to  work  in  is  large,  and  thickly  settled.  On  Easter,  when 
bro.  Rothrock  and  myself  held  a  two-days  meeting  there,  15  gave  in  their  names 
as  candidates  for  church  communion.  This  was  the  first  attempt,  and  we  consid- 
ered this  a  great  victory,  and  no  doubt,  if  faithfully  attended  to,  much  more  can  be 
done.  The  members  are  truly  zealous  in  the  cause  of  God  :  they  have  comraenc- 
'^A  erecting  a  new  church  edifice.  May  God  prosper  them,  and  add  grace  to  their 
grace." 

The  Rev.  J.  Crim,  has  removed  from  Davidson  into  Davie  county,  and  assumed 
the  pastoral  care  of  Jerusalem  and  of  St.  Matthew's  churches  in  the  latter.  He 
still  continues  to  preach  by  the  earnest  solicitations  of  the  brethren  at  Sandy 
Creek  Moeting-house.  in  Davidson  county.  May  the  Lord  smile  upon  this  new 
r'iiation,  and  cause  his  work  to  prosper  abundantly  in  the  hands  of  his  ser/ant  in 
his  new  field  of  labour.  In  the  event  of  his  being  absent  from  this  meeting,  bro 
Chm  wishes  to  be  excu.sed  on  account  of  family  c:rcum."?tances  of  a  peculiar 
•iharacter. 

From  the  brethren,  generally,  I  have  received  interesting  information  respecting 
■l:e  sjcoess  ol  their  labours  and  prosperity,  and  of  the  prosperous  state  of  religion 
in  their  respective  charges,  from  which  I  am  led  to  draw  the  cheering  conclusion, 
that  "  God  Is  still  in  the  midst  of  Zion ;"  and  that  the  verbal  and  living  testimony 
for  Christ,  which  is  continually  borne  by  pious  ministers  and  members  of  the 
caurch,  is  still  the  primary  means,  under  the  influence  of  the  Spirit  of  God,  of 
confounding  the  wisdom  of  the  world— of  reclaiming  the  wicked,  the  profligate. 


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K)d  the  carelcBa.  from  the  dcfltructivc  error  of  their  ways  ; — of  comforting  tho«e- 
who  mourn  over  tranpgrefision  in  Jacob,  and  of  gathering  in  his  elect.  The  Lord 
nn  thus  frustrate  the  designa  of  hell  and  earth,  and  overrule  the  wrath  of  man  to 
hia  own  glory.  He  can  thus  fully  accomplish  his  own  stupendouB  purposes  of  love 
and  mercy  toward  our  fallen  world,  and  build  the  walls  of  Jerusalem  even  :rx 
troublesome  timctj.  Let  every  one,  then,  in  the  bosom  of  the  Church,  whether 
called  to  minister  in  holy  things,  or  to  be  ministered  unto,  resolre,  and  say  with 
the  Prophet  of  oid  :  "  For  Zion's  sake  will  I  not  rest,  and  for  Jerusalem's  sake  will 
I  not  hold  my  peace,  until  her  righteousness  go  fortli  as  brightness  and  her  salva- 
tion aa  a  lamp  that  bunioth." 

Finally,  beloved  bnnhren,  I  would  most  devoutly  commend  you  and  the  church 
at  large  into  the  hands  of  our  great  Master  ; — beseeching  his  gracious  presence  to 
preside  over  our  meeting ; — ^hoping  that  his  smiles  will  rest  on  our  deliberation*  ; — 
and  that  ail  our  discussions,  recommendationB,  plans,  resolutions  and  labors  begun, 
•ontinued,  and  ended  in  his  name,  may  eventuate  in  the  peace  and  joy  of  our 
hearts  and  the  advancement  of  his  cause 

WM.  ARTZ,  Pre*id/»ni. 


(B.) 


PROCEEDINGS  OF  THE  PARENT  EDUCATION  AND 
MISSIONARY  SOCIETY. 


tVccorJing  to  previous  appointment,  Rev.  B.  Arey.  preached  the  Missionary 
sermon,  text,  Eccl.  9th  ch.  lOth  ver. 

The  objects  of  the  Society  were  stated  by  the  President,  and  the  friends  of  itv 
cause  were  invited  to  become  members  by  the  payment  of  the  small  sum  nece*- 
sary  to  constitute  them  such.  A  respectable  number  enrolled  their  names,  ar.i 
proceeded  to  the  election  of  officers  for  the  present  year,  to  wit : 

Rev.  J.  B.  ANTHONY,  President. 
'     WM.  ARTZ,  Vice  Prea. 
-     WM.  G.  HARTER,  Secretary. 
Mr.  DANIEL  BARRIER,  Treasurer 


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APPOINTMENTS    MADE    BY   THE   PRESIDENT 


Rev.  J.  A.  LINN, 
-'    J.  GRIESON, 
Mr.  D.  BARRINGER, 
'*     P.  BARRIER, 
E.  HOLT,  Esq., 
H.  FOGLEMAN,  Esq.,  J 


Directors. 


SI 77  72 

50  00 

127  72 

-      9  88 

12  83 

77 

$151  20 

50  00- 

-$201  2C 

Rev.  J.  D.  SCHECK,      ) 

"     S.  ROTHROCK,     J  Executive  Commiuef. 
"     B.  AREY,  S 

REPORT  OF  THE  TREASURER  OF  THE  MISS'Y.  &  ED.  SOCIETY 
OF  THE  EVAN.  LUTH.  SYNOD  OF  NORTH  CAROLINA  : 

To  note  on  Rev.  B.  Arey, 
A  credit,  Feb.  16ih  1845, 


Interest  on  the  above,   - 

Cash  on  hand,  .  .  . 

Interest,  .  _  .  . 

Whole  amount  due  Synod  in  cash, 
By  note  on  L.  C.  Groseclose, 

Respectfully  submitted, 

MATHIAS  BARRIER. 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  above  report  beg  leave  to  state  tha; 
they  have  examined  said  report,  and  would  say  that  it  is  con-ect. 
Respectfully  submitted, 

JOS.  A.  LINN,  ) 

L.  C.  GROSECLOSE.     [Committee. 

D.  BARRINGER.  S 

CONTRIBUTIONS  WERE  CALLED  FOR  FROM  AUXILIARY  SOCIE- 
TIES, AND  THE  FOLLOWING  WERE  HANDED  IN  : 

By  Rev,  S.  Rothrock, 

From  Organ  church,               -             -             .$8  10 
"      St.  Stephen's  church,  -  -         4  20 $12  30 

By  Rev,  J.  D.  Scheck, 

From  St.  John's  church,         -  -  14  25 

Paid  by  members  at  this  meeting,  -        5  50 

Collection,     -  -  -  -  -  9  92^ 


Total,      .  -  .  -    $41  97i 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  xdened  the  takiflg  of  the  bond  of  the  Treasurer 


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elect,  have  attended  to  the  duties  assigned  them,  and  report  that  the  Bum  of  two 
hundred  and  forty-three  dollars,  and  thirty  cents,  have  been  paid  into  the  hands 
of  the  Treasurer.  Respectfully  submitted, 

H.  FOGLHMAN.  ?  r«^„,i„.. 

DAVID  BARRINGER,  S  ^°"'"^'^^*- 

♦"<  ■ 
A  letter  was  presented  by  the  Secretary,  from  Rev.  A.  A.  Mnller,  D  I).,  respect- 
fully soliciting  aid  from  this  society  towards  the  support  of  the  Missionary  station 
at  Washington  City,  D.  C.     After  some  discussion  of  the  subject,  and  in  view  of 
fhe  limitations  of  our  Constitution,  and  smallneas  of  our  funds,  it  was, 

I.  Resolved,  That  we  cannot,  under  present  circumstances,  render  any  aid  to 
the  station  at  Washington  City,  D.  C. 

i>.  Resolved,  That  the  Ex.  Com.  with  the  President  of  the  Society,  and  the 
Secretary  of  Synod,  make  search  for  the  notes  against  Mr.  J.  Krimminger,  and 
proceed  to  collect  them,  if  possible. 
.      3.  Resolved,  That  some  one  be  appointed  to  preach  the  Missionary  sermo.T  at 
our  next  meeting.     Rev.  J.  D.  Scheck,  was  appointed. 

Mr.  L.  C.  Grosclose  made  application  for  further  aid  from  this  Society  :  Where- . 
apon  it  was, 

4.  Resolved,  That  the  whole  matter  respecting  Mr.  Grosclose  be  referred  to  the 
Executive  Committee. 

5.  Resolved,  That  an  extract  of  the  proceedings  of  this  Society,  be  appended  to. 
and  published  with  the  minutes  of  Synod. 

6.  Resolved,  That  we  adjourn  to  the  time  and  place  of  the  meeting  of  Synod. 

at  2  o'clock,  P.  M.  on  Monday. 

WM.  G.  HARTER, 

Secretary  of  the  Education  f{  Missionary  Society 


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